Jobvite Reviews

“Worth the cost for secure data

Pros

It was worth the cost because it securely stored all my employee data and was easy to use making it simple to move between different sections like recruitment and managing interviews.

Cons

The customer help team could improve as it often took some time to get someone to fix our problems but in general, it is an excellent tool.

“Made hiring much simpler

Pros

The Jobvite platform has made hiring much simpler for our recruiting team. The layout is also easy to understand and lets us schedule interviews and follow candidates through every hiring step without difficulty.

Cons

I feel like the reporting features could be modernized but for now we monitor that data elsewhere. However we have a good experience with the onboarding tracker but I think better reports would help us see how to improve our hiring.

“interface helped make hiring efficient

Pros

Jobvite interface is very easy for anyone to use. Overall it helped make our hiring process more efficient and saved us time. The tools for creating reports and analyzing data were also really useful for making choices based on facts.

Cons

Creating custom reports sometimes involved more work than expected. The system would also sometimes slow down which affected how smoothly we could work.

“Simplifies the initial setup process

Pros

It simplifies the initial setup process for our HR team as well as for people applying to work at our company.

Cons

I think it could connect more smoothly with other software platforms.

“Used it for my profile hiring

Pros

I used Jobvite to create my profile when I got hired. But Workday was my main resource during onboarding, where I found all the forms I needed to complete and company information.

Cons

To be honest I dont have any bad feedback about it. I have used it for several different jobs which should tell you it's a reliable site to depend on.

“simple to use with easy scheduling

Pros

My favorite things are how simple the product is to use. Plus being able to see preset questions in one window and the resume in another and the easy scheduling that connects directly to Outlook.

Cons

There were times when meetings scheduled through it to Outlook would not appear in both places. Sometimes they'd only be in Outlook or only on it. This was very frustrating because I had scheduled meetings that were part of my performance goals and if they were not logged in to this tool, I faced negative consequences. By the time we figured out this technical error, it was already too late for me.

“fairly easy to use program

Pros

What makes Jobvite special is that it is a very easy to use program that makes recruiting feel much less stressful. From setting up interviews and reviewing resumes to reaching out to candidates, everything happens with very little hands-on work. I mean it is almost like having an extra helper.

Cons

Even though it has many features, there are some parts that could be better. One thing I have noticed is that new users might find the system complex initially, particularly with the advanced customization and automation options. So without the right training and experience, finding your way through some tasks can feel annoying.

“great for internal jobs but the layout is confusing

Pros

I really like having a company system to look for internal job postings and to send referral links to people outside the company! Helpful parts of Jobvite include the Requisition section which is very clear and has detailed filters like a search bar, company, locations, department and job type. I also like that it shows the recruiter and hiring manager's names on the listings and has a simple way to see which jobs you can share. Finally I value the area that shows all your applications and their current status.

Cons

There are a few parts of its layout I think could be better. For example when you are in the Requisitions area looking at job listings, I can see a roles details if I click Info but if I click the job name or Go to Requisition, all the details appear empty. I also find the Jobvites section less user friendly than Requisitions. Finally I don't like that when you go to your applications and click a job title, there is no job ID number or clear way to identify that specific role except for the sometimes vague title. Also in the requisitions tab, I do not think there is any way to see if you have already applied for that job.

“Easy to use on your phone

Pros

Both people applying for jobs and the recruiters hiring can use the platform on their phones which makes handling the hiring process much easier when you are away from your desk.

Cons

I feel like there might be some restrictions for very specific or unusual needs that do not fit typical hiring methods. The cost can also be high especially for smaller businesses or startups with tight budgets.

“simple and quick for job ads

Pros

Putting up job ads is simple and quick, following candidates is fast and finding anything you need from the main page is very speedy too and having training guides available anytime especially when they add or change features is also great.

Cons

There are occasional technical hiccups but their support team replies to me within minutes with a solid solution.

“Problems from the very start

Pros

Nothing as we only had problems with the software from the start. Our setup never actually finished because Jobvite's own team kept putting off deadlines.

Cons

Connections with other software are often promised but not fully delivered. They will say it works with all these applications but it does not or they want an extra $50k to make the connection work after telling you it would work from the start.

“Automated many hiring tasks

Pros

With Jobvite's user friendly tools and functions, we were able to automate many of our HR hiring tasks.

Cons

I feel like its design could be smoother and they could add more features.

“The king of all ATSs in the market

Pros

The implementation process was easy, and this software doesn't require excessive bandwidth. I appreciate the excellent options available to keep my notes private. It also supports various CV formats, and the parsing is incredibly quick.

Cons

There are limited integration options with platforms like yunojuno, and I wish there were more.

“Dependable tool for our hiring

Pros

Jobvite has been a dependable tool for our hiring. Overall it is simple to operate and works accurately.

Cons

It has very effective tools with no noticeable problems. Overall it has been the best option for us.

“Custom dashboards but lots of issues

Pros

The feature to build custom dashboards and how it connects with our main HR system is something I like about it.

Cons

It has a quite a lot of issues. Such as the system is not very adaptable for big companies. For example setting up different application forms whether shorter, longer or in other languages is taking an incredibly long time, even though we pay extra. Customer support sometimes lacks technical know-how. Also the candidate experience is poor. There is no portal so people have to re-enter their information. And it is very US-focused, with team meetings usually set for US West Coast times. There are frequent minor technical bugs too. Moreover if you have to built a website, you will find the career site backend is very outdated.

“A software we enjoy for recruiting

Pros

It is a software we enjoy using to recruit our future team members.

Cons

Nothing major but it is less trendy than platforms like Welcome to the Jungle.

“easy to view jobs but awkward interface

Pros

I like how easy it is to view the open jobs at our company. Sending these opportunities via email to potential candidates is also quite simple.

Cons

The user interface is a bit awkward and not always easy to figure out. Moreover I dont use the system often and it usually takes me a few tries to find what I am looking for.

“Makes handling job postings easy

Pros

It makes handling job postings for several different brands in one place very easy. Plus you can give employees a simple way to apply for internal roles and easily share job openings with their own contacts.

Cons

Putting questions into the job posts and interviews is a bit awkward. Plus letting candidates upload files for review is not simple too. It also allows applicants from third-party sites like Indeed or ZipRecruiter to skip past our custom application questions.

“Strong and well-organized system

Pros

The feature I liked most about Jobvite was its strong applicant tracking system. It gave us a smooth, well-organized place to handle applications, monitor candidate progress and work with the hiring team. Plus being able to customize the hiring steps and automate different parts of the process saved us a lot of time and boosted our overall productivity.

Cons

One thing I found a bit difficult about it was getting to know all its more advanced tools. While the simple parts were easy to learn making the most of some complex features took some time and practice. So better getting-started guides or video tutorials could help new users get comfortable faster.

“Worked as needed and good enough

Pros

It worked as needed. It was not as full-featured as other systems I have used but it did the job well enough. Though there were not many extra tools for reports, multi-site posting, diversity tracking, etc but it was good at gathering applicants and collecting feedback.

Cons

This tool is very very very basic. We came from a newer system with better reporting, design and user experience. And I did not feel it offered much extra value beyond the essential functions of an applicant tracker.

“Love the built-in analytics

Pros

I love the built-in analytics because they show me what's effective. The platform is also simple to operate and just as easy to teach to others.

Cons

None right now. The platform has every feature I'd want in a recruiting tool.

“good first year price but complex

Pros

The price is good for the first year but it goes down after that.

Cons

It does take a fair amount of time to learn the system if you are bringing others into it as there are quite a few steps. However once you get the hang of it, it works fine.

“Applicant tracking is easy to use

Pros

I use the applicant tracking feature the most. It makes it easy to create referral links that connect applicants directly back to you. I also like that there are several ways to share a job and that it gives you data on which posts perform best. Plus applicants move through stages making it simple to see their status. Though I am not in HR so I have not seen all of its functions but from a hiring manager's view, this product definitely does what it's supposed to!

Cons

The layout can be a little hard to get used to. Some buttons are in spots I would not guess and there are several ways to do the same task which causes confusion. Plus they recently updated their login for better security which is good but it is still not very smooth. When you get logged out, the page does not send you to the right login screen so I keep having to type in the correct web address manually.

“Search function works the best

Pros

What I liked most here is posting jobs and keeping the database. The search function is also very easy. Overall all the features are very good.

Cons

I dont really have anything to list here. Overall it is an excellent tool for networking. The response time is also very quick.

“Complete solution for hiring needs

Pros

Jobvite is a complete solution for all your hiring and employment needs. It also offers different tools like HR/payroll, time tracking, onboarding, recruiting, surveys and a community to keep everything organized and easy to find. With this all in one system, we feel confident that every part of our business is managed carefully and professionally.

Cons

It often makes updates that mess up the way people are used to doing things. Sadly customers usually are not told about these changes which causes problems for both employees and employers. I believe they should send out alerts about updates and provide instructions.

“Love custom status, interface is not the best

Pros

What I love about it is being able to customize the status for each candidate and job opening. It can also send automatic messages to candidates which is a nice feature.

Cons

The design of the interface could be better. I do not find it particularly easy to use. Also from what I remember, it did not connect well with our other systems. So overall there are definitely a lot of features they need to improve.

“Easy to use candidate flow

Pros

It is easy to use. Also the candidate flow is simple and makes sense and it's always pretty clear where to find things. Communicating with candidates inside the system worked well too and pushing jobs to job boards was good.

Cons

Generating reports was not as simple as I expected it to be. Searching the database to find specific resumes was not simple either.

“weak on reports and tracking

Pros

I learned how to use it fairly fast. There is not a huge amount to learn if you are not getting into reports and analytics so getting up to speed is relatively simple.

Cons

The tools for reports and data analysis are weak and the system for tracking candidates and applicants is below average.

“simple, logical system we're satisfied with

Pros

One thing I really do like is how simple and logical the system is. That's a definite advantage. Yes a few things could be better but overall we are satisfied.

Cons

My main problem is the customer service. We had a great, informed salesperson before. But then we were assigned a project manager who mainly just forwarded emails and took days to reply. He was not a real PM as this person refused to collaborate. After setup, we got a representative who does reply to emails but it takes 3 to 4 days which is not good service. So overall I am very unhappy with the client support. On top of that, it is now been 3 months and we still have to keep our old applicant system running because they have not uploaded our old resumes. There is no completion date in sight and no apology. The customer care chat agents are kind but extremely slow as it takes about a week to get an answer. This is definitely their weak point.

“Love the ability to evaluate applicants

Pros

The ability to evaluate several applicants at once and oversee their progress through the hiring stages is something I like about this tool.

Cons

Well the scheduling and appointment tool is very hard to understand.

“Easy to locate all information

Pros

All the necessary information is already easy to locate on the homepage. Navigating and handling your referrals is not a problem too with this software since updates about candidates and jobs are visible using the search bar filters.

Cons

None so far but I wish the main page was more visual and creative, with things like color coding, since the software relies mostly on text.

“Excellent for tracking candidates

Pros

I used this when I worked in recruiting. It was excellent for tracking candidates and finding good resumes among the hundreds we got daily. It could even send rejection messages but at the time maybe this has changed it could not schedule one for later. Our usual practice was not to reject someone right away, even if their resume clearly did not meet our specialized requirements. That was the main area needing improvement. Otherwise it worked well and made our recruiting jobs easier.

Cons

It used to not allow you to schedule a rejection note to be sent later but maybe that is different now?

“Easy to use but company is going downhill

Pros

One thing I liked is how easy it was to use, how simple it was to train new people on the system and the automatic job posting feature. I used to like it much more but I will talk about that in later comments.

Cons

The new features never function properly and only create issues. The customer service is possibly the worst I have ever dealt with in my professional life. Plus the prices go up without any improvement in service. I would say the company is clearly going downhill as they only focus on buying other companies instead of building a system that works.

“search tool is good

Pros

I often used the search tool, notes and messaging. Plus being connected to my email was great because I could reply directly within Jobvite. The notes feature was key for internal communication and leaving observations for other recruiters. The search bar was one of my most-used features whenever I remembered a candidate's name and could type it in to find them.

Cons

I missed the favorite button that let me save certain candidates. I was hiring for an entry-level role with many applicants. Not all should move to the resume review stage but I wanted to save the ones I liked for possible reconsideration later.

“A well-known applicant tracking system

Pros

Jobvite has become a well-known applicant tracking system for recruitment, from tracking applicants to managing employee data. Plus it offers a complete set of tools covering everything from finding candidates to hiring and tracking.

Cons

As an applicant tracking system, i feel like it could do a better job at actually tracking applicants. The candidate database is okay but needs frequent updates to stay useful.

“ideal for my company to track

Pros

I love that it is easy for my company to track referrals back to me so when it is time for referral bonuses, I do not have to ask HR who I referred. Plus once you learn the system, sending a referral is really simple too and they give you many ways to refer someone like a link, a LinkedIn post, etc.

Cons

It does require some time to learn how to send a job invite for one specific role versus a group of different roles.

“Easy to navigate

Pros

It is easy to find my way around and keep a record of everyone I refer.

Cons

I think everything is excellent and I have not seen any problems.

“Very user friendly to track

Pros

I found it very user friendly to keep track of candidates for the position I was trying to fill.

Cons

I felt the interface was a bit crowded with tools I did not personally use. But for the Talent/HR team, it had a lot of useful features.

“Easy but fairly basic product

Pros

Jobvite was easy to use but it is also a fairly basic product. I think it is better for smaller companies that are not expanding very quickly.

Cons

It was not simple for scheduling interviews. It also did not have scorecards you could fill out and submit based on interview feedback.